City of Sioux City issued the following announcement on November 12.
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the “Day of Infamy” on December 7, 1941, the Sioux City Public Museum will present “History at High Noon: How Pearl Harbor Changed Sioux City” on Thursday, November 18 from 12:05 to 12:45 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring their lunch to this free presentation.
Imperial Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and America's subsequent entrance into World War II had a profound impact on the people of Sioux City and the surrounding region. At least three area residents were killed in the attack itself. In its aftermath, nearly 11,000 Woodbury County residents served in the military between 1941 and 1945 and more than 350 lost their lives. On the home front, Sioux City was transformed into a military training center and war-related industrial hub. Presenter Matt Anderson, Curator of History, will provide an overview of the Pearl Harbor attack followed by photographs of the Sioux City Army Airbase and other local military installations. Other images show what various parts of Sioux City looked like during World War II, military parades and other wartime events. The presentation will also highlight Sioux City's major war industries such as the Wincharger Corporation, Albertson and Company, the stockyards and meatpacking industry and many others.
Protective masks/face coverings are encouraged for those who have not received the COVID-19 vaccination. The Sioux City Public Museum is located at 607 4th Street in downtown Sioux City. Admission is free. For more information, call 712-279-6174 or visit SiouxCityMuseum.org.
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